Camelia Hotel
$135
/ night
Avg. for September
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$135
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Camelia Hotel average $108 in January, the cheapest month, and $161 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $108 |
| February | $112 |
| March | $121 |
| April | $134 |
| May | $139 |
| June | $141 |
| July | $161 |
| August | $160 |
| September | $135 |
| October | $119 |
| November | $117 |
| December | $119 |
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Cheapest: January (~$108)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's beachfront restaurant, which features bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Location
When you stay at Camelia Hotel in Southend-on-Sea, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Southchurch Park and 4 minutes by foot from Thorpe Bay Beach. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Southend Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Adventure Island.
What's nearby
Southchurch Park(0.1 miles)
Thorpe Bay Beach(0.2 miles)
Southend Marine Activities Centre(0.3 miles)
Southend Beach(0.4 miles)
Sealife Adventure(0.7 miles)
Rendezvous Southend Casino(0.8 miles)
Southchurch Hall(0.9 miles)
Southend-On-Sea Pier Museum(1 miles)
Leigh Heritage Centre(1 miles)
Adventure Island(1 miles)
Southend Pier(1.1 miles)
Three Shells Beach(1.3 miles)
Southend Pier Museum(1.4 miles)
Lost City Adventure Golf(1.4 miles)
Southend Cliff Gardens(1.4 miles)
London (SEN-Southend)(4 miles)
London City Airport (LCY)(37.9 miles)
Stansted Airport (STN)(40.6 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Location
178 Eastern Esplanade, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
Southchurch Park (0.1 miles)
Thorpe Bay Beach (0.2 miles)
Southend Marine Activities Centre (0.3 miles)
Southend Beach (0.4 miles)
Sealife Adventure (0.7 miles)
Rendezvous Southend Casino (0.8 miles)
Guest reviews
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 476 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
13%
Couple
47%
Family
22%
Group
12%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of Camelia Hotel consistently praise the welcoming staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and the sea front location with pleasant views, while noting good on site dining; recurring downsides include public parking limitations and occasional temperature or service inconsistencies.
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What guests think
Reviews of Camelia Hotel consistently praise the welcoming staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and the sea front location with pleasant views, while noting good on site dining; recurring downsides include public parking limitations and occasional temperature or service inconsistencies.
Rooms vary in size, with some small singles and appealing sea view options; a few guests experienced very hot or cold rooms and street noise in front facing rooms when windows were open. Parking behind the property is free public parking that can be limited at busy times and sits on rough ground, which several reviewers disliked. Overall, expect a comfortable seaside base with a few practical trade offs.
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Facilities
On site bar and restaurant with outdoor seating are appreciated, though a few mention early last orders or bar closing. Parking behind Camelia Hotel is free but public, often scarce on busy days, and on rough ground; step free access is limited.
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Curlena
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Room very cold and need redecorating, afraid to use things due to notices. step free access very limited withing building . Should be made very clear,
Room very cold and need redecorating, afraid to use things due to notices. step free access very limited withing building . Should be made very clear,
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Kevin
Nov 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A small single ensuite room and comfortable bed. Limited parking in front of property but parking available on rough ground behind property. Friendly staff and lovely restaurant. I got the room at a discount price which seemed fair price for the room.
A small single ensuite room and comfortable bed. Limited parking in front of property but parking available on rough ground behind property. Friendly staff and lovely restaurant. I got the room at a discount price which seemed fair price for the room.
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Chris
Feb 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Decent hotel, car park needs major refurbishment, although it’s not the hotels fault as I understand it’s council owned, but mind you don’t damage your car when using. As it looks like bomb damage from world war 2 that hasn’t been repaired, the tv needs to repositioned, wardrobe in the way when sitting in bed. Can’t understand why this hasn’t been addressed, evening meal was excellent, staff attentive and friendly, however cheapest bottle of wine £23, come on you can do better than that Brewers fayre just down the road, £11.80, overall decent but a little expensive especially as it’s low season, one point, its a thing I always expect was never asked how our stay was on check out, all very friendly etc but please enquirer with the guest if the stay was ok.
Decent hotel, car park needs major refurbishment, although it’s not the hotels fault as I understand it’s council owned, but mind you don’t damage your car when using. As it looks like bomb damage from world war 2 that hasn’t been repaired, the tv needs to repositioned, wardrobe in the way when sitting in bed. Can’t understand why this hasn’t been addressed, evening meal was excellent, staff attentive and friendly, however cheapest bottle of wine £23, come on you can do better than that Brewers fayre just down the road, £11.80, overall decent but a little expensive especially as it’s low season, one point, its a thing I always expect was never asked how our stay was on check out, all very friendly etc but please enquirer with the guest if the stay was ok.
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Ann
Apr 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Every thing was good except the state of the parking area out the back
Every thing was good except the state of the parking area out the back
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Savvas
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel with comfortable rooms.Sea front location and convenient for southend pier and attractions.There is a nice outdoor area to have a drink -decent bar.Good breakfast.
Good hotel with comfortable rooms.Sea front location and convenient for southend pier and attractions.There is a nice outdoor area to have a drink -decent bar.Good breakfast.
8
Graham
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is nicely placed on the seafront, the rooms are excellent and the on-suit bathroom was very well appointed with nice clean crisp white towels. The hotel described free parking which it is just at the back of the hotel, unfortunately it is also a public car park so spaces are limited on warm sunny days, so we hade to drive and park elsewhere, it would have been better if the description had stated this as it was a major factor in choosing this hotel.
This hotel is nicely placed on the seafront, the rooms are excellent and the on-suit bathroom was very well appointed with nice clean crisp white towels. The hotel described free parking which it is just at the back of the hotel, unfortunately it is also a public car park so spaces are limited on warm sunny days, so we hade to drive and park elsewhere, it would have been better if the description had stated this as it was a major factor in choosing this hotel.
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Richard
Dec 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I thought the hotel had its own parking but it was a public parking. Room was lovely and clean, disappointed to be asked to hand over my card details just in case we caused any damage
I thought the hotel had its own parking but it was a public parking. Room was lovely and clean, disappointed to be asked to hand over my card details just in case we caused any damage
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Mary
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was fair, the plug in the bathroom sink didn’t work, the bedside light was a bit dodgy. There were too many stairs for my bad knees, especially carrying a case down.
The room was fair, the plug in the bathroom sink didn’t work, the bedside light was a bit dodgy. There were too many stairs for my bad knees, especially carrying a case down.
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Savvas
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everything good .Staff very helpful.Breakfast was excellent and on site parking is convenient.Spacious room and clean.The one minus point was that the bar closed at 10.00am which is early for Saturday night.
Everything good .Staff very helpful.Breakfast was excellent and on site parking is convenient.Spacious room and clean.The one minus point was that the bar closed at 10.00am which is early for Saturday night.
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Katie
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel room was lovely but £187 for one night (booked last minute and arriving at 5pm) and not incl breakfast was a bit much. It was just me and my partner and dinner finished earlier than 7pm, last orders at the bar were 8.30pm… Breakfast finished at 9.30am and there was a £14.95pp charge for it. Bit steep onto of the room rate.
The hotel room was lovely but £187 for one night (booked last minute and arriving at 5pm) and not incl breakfast was a bit much. It was just me and my partner and dinner finished earlier than 7pm, last orders at the bar were 8.30pm… Breakfast finished at 9.30am and there was a £14.95pp charge for it. Bit steep onto of the room rate.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with many describing rooms and common areas as spotless and well maintained. A few mention minor maintenance issues in bathrooms or fixtures.
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Sarah
Jul 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
When checking in I met Abby, she was just lovely and had upgraded me to a double room, she carried my case and showed me to the room in the annex. The room was clean but in need of some updating, the toilet seat was very loose so every time I sat down it slipped to one side. Good shower but the bathroom really needed some tlc. The bed was the hardest I have ever slept on felt like laying on a board and with a damaged shoulder I didn’t get a very good sleep. I had a light lunch and breakfast and both were very good and this could not be faulted. All staff I met were very nice and friendly.
When checking in I met Abby, she was just lovely and had upgraded me to a double room, she carried my case and showed me to the room in the annex. The room was clean but in need of some updating, the toilet seat was very loose so every time I sat down it slipped to one side. Good shower but the bathroom really needed some tlc. The bed was the hardest I have ever slept on felt like laying on a board and with a damaged shoulder I didn’t get a very good sleep. I had a light lunch and breakfast and both were very good and this could not be faulted. All staff I met were very nice and friendly.
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Janine
Jan 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful property, the room was a little small but clean and comfortable
Beautiful property, the room was a little small but clean and comfortable
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Christopher
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff and spotless room.
Friendly staff and spotless room.
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David
Jan 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean
Very clean
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Richard
Dec 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I thought the hotel had its own parking but it was a public parking. Room was lovely and clean, disappointed to be asked to hand over my card details just in case we caused any damage
I thought the hotel had its own parking but it was a public parking. Room was lovely and clean, disappointed to be asked to hand over my card details just in case we caused any damage
8
Peter
Dec 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Highly recommend the restaurant. Very nice food, I had a fantastic ribeye steak, although the full English breakfast was sparse. The room was basic with budget fixtures and fittings in the bathroom ( I’m a plumber) and the basin plus was broken making it difficult to wet shave. When I reported the basin issue I got the impression they already knew about it. The whole place is spotlessly clean and tidy. The staff are a credit to the business.
Highly recommend the restaurant. Very nice food, I had a fantastic ribeye steak, although the full English breakfast was sparse. The room was basic with budget fixtures and fittings in the bathroom ( I’m a plumber) and the basin plus was broken making it difficult to wet shave. When I reported the basin issue I got the impression they already knew about it. The whole place is spotlessly clean and tidy. The staff are a credit to the business.
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Matthew
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was clean fresh and well maintained and had everything you needed. Staff were informative and very helpful and attentive. Great hotel.
The property was clean fresh and well maintained and had everything you needed. Staff were informative and very helpful and attentive. Great hotel.
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tracey
Dec 9, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely people, decor and very well kept
Lovely people, decor and very well kept
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Richard
Mar 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly reception. Staff could not do enough for you. Very clean and comfortable.
Very friendly reception. Staff could not do enough for you. Very clean and comfortable.
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Emelyn
Jan 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room, clean and warm. Great food.
Great room, clean and warm. Great food.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, with some offering attractive sea views; sizes vary from compact singles to more spacious options. Several guests reported very hot or very cold rooms and, in front facing rooms, street noise when windows were open.
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Ipek
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very small but very comfortable and clean
The room was very small but very comfortable and clean
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JOHN
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were pleased with this hotel. We arrived about 2.30pm for an overnight stay and breakfast the following morning. Our room was clean, and reasonably spacious. The bathroom was very good with a great overhead rain shower and tub. The bed was reasonably comfortable and extra pillows were available.The room was at the back of the hotel and quiet at night as away from the road though without the sea view. Breakfast was mixed - the dining area was nice but my wife had to ask for her poached egg to be recooked as it was overdone and my toast was forgotten. The quality of the breakfast ingredients was okay but not high end. We felt overall the price was fair for what we received. There is a free public car park behind the hotel but it does fill up when people are going to the beach. There is also nearby free street parking.
We were pleased with this hotel. We arrived about 2.30pm for an overnight stay and breakfast the following morning. Our room was clean, and reasonably spacious. The bathroom was very good with a great overhead rain shower and tub. The bed was reasonably comfortable and extra pillows were available.The room was at the back of the hotel and quiet at night as away from the road though without the sea view. Breakfast was mixed - the dining area was nice but my wife had to ask for her poached egg to be recooked as it was overdone and my toast was forgotten. The quality of the breakfast ingredients was okay but not high end. We felt overall the price was fair for what we received. There is a free public car park behind the hotel but it does fill up when people are going to the beach. There is also nearby free street parking.
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Marion
May 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were upgraded to a beautiful sea view room. The staff are friendly and helpful
We were upgraded to a beautiful sea view room. The staff are friendly and helpful
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Alix
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely stay overall. Room was comfortable, functional, everything worked well, nice shower and it was quiet so I slept well. Staff were, as has been mentioned in many reviews, lovely and super friendly. Breakfast - continental was fab (particularly nice granola, yoghurt & toppings), coffee is good with lots of refills. Cooked breakfast - one day it was lovely (poached egg and avo on toast), the other day my scrambled eggs were like bullets (like trying to scoop up hard peas on your fork) with not much flavour, not so nice, but the smoked salmon was fresh and tasty. Parking behind the hotel was plentiful, free and well located. As an FYI for your packing purposes, they provide a shower gel in the shower (which doubles as a 2-in-1 to incl. shampoo) and a hand wash - so take your own shampoo, conditioner, body lotion etc. Not an issue at all, i just like to know what is already there and it's not listed obviously anywhere - I saw it on a video. Hairdryer is provided (and works well, it's a separate dryer - not one of those old on-wall attachments, so that's great.) For a single room there was plenty of space to put your stuff in drawers / hang up / surfaces etc. A little less so in the bathroom but still enough for one. Great overall.
Lovely stay overall. Room was comfortable, functional, everything worked well, nice shower and it was quiet so I slept well. Staff were, as has been mentioned in many reviews, lovely and super friendly. Breakfast - continental was fab (particularly nice granola, yoghurt & toppings), coffee is good with lots of refills. Cooked breakfast - one day it was lovely (poached egg and avo on toast), the other day my scrambled eggs were like bullets (like trying to scoop up hard peas on your fork) with not much flavour, not so nice, but the smoked salmon was fresh and tasty. Parking behind the hotel was plentiful, free and well located. As an FYI for your packing purposes, they provide a shower gel in the shower (which doubles as a 2-in-1 to incl. shampoo) and a hand wash - so take your own shampoo, conditioner, body lotion etc. Not an issue at all, i just like to know what is already there and it's not listed obviously anywhere - I saw it on a video. Hairdryer is provided (and works well, it's a separate dryer - not one of those old on-wall attachments, so that's great.) For a single room there was plenty of space to put your stuff in drawers / hang up / surfaces etc. A little less so in the bathroom but still enough for one. Great overall.
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JANE
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I stayed at this little hotel a few years ago for work, thats why I returned. The staff are still lovely and friendly and the room spotlessly clean. Bar and outside seating area great too. My room was freezing cold though and the double glazed window faulty, so it was draughty too. I sat in my room with a dressing gown over my clothes and bed socks on. I did say when i checked out - and the receptionist said if i had phoned down they would have put some heating on for me. Unfortunately, there was nothing in the room saying that ! The heating was already on in the bar and restaurant though so they must have realised what a cold BH it was ! I dont like complaining.
I stayed at this little hotel a few years ago for work, thats why I returned. The staff are still lovely and friendly and the room spotlessly clean. Bar and outside seating area great too. My room was freezing cold though and the double glazed window faulty, so it was draughty too. I sat in my room with a dressing gown over my clothes and bed socks on. I did say when i checked out - and the receptionist said if i had phoned down they would have put some heating on for me. Unfortunately, there was nothing in the room saying that ! The heating was already on in the bar and restaurant though so they must have realised what a cold BH it was ! I dont like complaining.
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Stacey
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bathroom was too small to move around. Beds were so comfy i gad the best 10 hours life of my life.
Bathroom was too small to move around. Beds were so comfy i gad the best 10 hours life of my life.
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Christina
Oct 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I had a room on the front which was very small and i found it very hot with no way of controlling the temperature, i opened the window which made it very noisy...i did not sleep at all as there were people talking and arguing outside the property at 2.30am and people walking up and down stairs .... Although it was clean and bed was comfortable i would not stay again
I had a room on the front which was very small and i found it very hot with no way of controlling the temperature, i opened the window which made it very noisy...i did not sleep at all as there were people talking and arguing outside the property at 2.30am and people walking up and down stairs .... Although it was clean and bed was comfortable i would not stay again
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Dionne
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked for two nights as we were attending a wedding. Lovely, good sized clean hotel room in the anex. Quite location on the sea front. Very good breakfast. Would have liked to have stayed for lunch as it looked very nice and had a good reputation. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Would stay again and consider their dinner, bed and breakfast package.
Booked for two nights as we were attending a wedding. Lovely, good sized clean hotel room in the anex. Quite location on the sea front. Very good breakfast. Would have liked to have stayed for lunch as it looked very nice and had a good reputation. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Would stay again and consider their dinner, bed and breakfast package.
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SUSAN
Jun 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A very warm welcome Friendly family atmosphere Lovely room with great views of the estuary Great decor all around and great facilities
A very warm welcome Friendly family atmosphere Lovely room with great views of the estuary Great decor all around and great facilities
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Kevin
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel well positioned on sea front, good choice of food and well stocked bar. All staff were excellent. Room a reasonable size with good size bathroom. Only one detraction was the room was oh so hot! Admittedly it was an etremely hot couple of days.
Hotel well positioned on sea front, good choice of food and well stocked bar. All staff were excellent. Room a reasonable size with good size bathroom. Only one detraction was the room was oh so hot! Admittedly it was an etremely hot couple of days.
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Service
Service is a standout: staff are widely described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with thoughtful touches like upgrades and luggage help. Occasional lapses include slow restaurant service, forgotten breakfast items, or being asked for card details at check in.
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Stephen
Jan 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I’ve stayed at the Camelia many times and always have a wonderful stay. The team there are beyond friendly and nothing is too much trouble. A real home from home. I can’t recommend this hotel enough.
I’ve stayed at the Camelia many times and always have a wonderful stay. The team there are beyond friendly and nothing is too much trouble. A real home from home. I can’t recommend this hotel enough.
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Robin
Apr 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were brilliant, I left some items at the hotel and came back later in the evening, to collect them and it was already for me, Cannot recommend the staff highly enough 🙏🙏
The staff were brilliant, I left some items at the hotel and came back later in the evening, to collect them and it was already for me, Cannot recommend the staff highly enough 🙏🙏
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Paulette
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very friendly and welcoming. room pretty clean only problem others rooms are very close together so can here when everyone leaves there room. Sunday roast lovely. Would recommend
Staff very friendly and welcoming. room pretty clean only problem others rooms are very close together so can here when everyone leaves there room. Sunday roast lovely. Would recommend
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Stephen
Jun 25, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Jamie and the team are always so kind and generous when I stay. Nothing is too much trouble, and they go the extra mile to ensure everything is taken care of. The rooms are generous in size, with a cosy feel to them, the food is excellent and the ambience couldn't be nicer.
Jamie and the team are always so kind and generous when I stay. Nothing is too much trouble, and they go the extra mile to ensure everything is taken care of. The rooms are generous in size, with a cosy feel to them, the food is excellent and the ambience couldn't be nicer.
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keith
Apr 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room, friendly staff, good newly fitted bathroom. Food in the resturant good but service very slow. Waited 25 mins for chessboard after main course. Same at breakfast, food good but very slow service/delivery. Shame as it spoiled an otherwise good experience
Nice room, friendly staff, good newly fitted bathroom. Food in the resturant good but service very slow. Waited 25 mins for chessboard after main course. Same at breakfast, food good but very slow service/delivery. Shame as it spoiled an otherwise good experience
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Sonia
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was my second visit and the service was even better than last time when it was exemplary. From the moment we arrived the staff could not do enough to help us. They even helped me with the bags because my husband is less abled. They were very attentive and went the extra mile to ensure our stay was memorable. The icing on the cake was having the cases taken to the car when we departed. We will definitely be back there when we next book a show at Cliffs Pavilion as it is so convenient. Many thanks to the Management and staff
This was my second visit and the service was even better than last time when it was exemplary. From the moment we arrived the staff could not do enough to help us. They even helped me with the bags because my husband is less abled. They were very attentive and went the extra mile to ensure our stay was memorable. The icing on the cake was having the cases taken to the car when we departed. We will definitely be back there when we next book a show at Cliffs Pavilion as it is so convenient. Many thanks to the Management and staff
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Tracey
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I stopped for a business trip and were thoroughly impressed. The service was amazing, and the food was delicious. I’ll definitely stop here again when I’m in the area.
I stopped for a business trip and were thoroughly impressed. The service was amazing, and the food was delicious. I’ll definitely stop here again when I’m in the area.
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Alexander
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Decided to spend the weekend to celebrate our anniversary. What a great choice in selecting the Camelia. From the moment of entering the property you were made to feel welcome and an ease of check in and shown to room. We were in room 19 which is on the ground floor at the back of the property overlooking a lovely little courtyard. Spacious double room, spotlessly clean and a great overhead shower. Great breakfast and agin the staff were immaculate in presentation and service. Would highly recommend
Decided to spend the weekend to celebrate our anniversary. What a great choice in selecting the Camelia. From the moment of entering the property you were made to feel welcome and an ease of check in and shown to room. We were in room 19 which is on the ground floor at the back of the property overlooking a lovely little courtyard. Spacious double room, spotlessly clean and a great overhead shower. Great breakfast and agin the staff were immaculate in presentation and service. Would highly recommend
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Mark
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff very friendly and an excellent breakfast. Would return when we next visit Southend
Staff very friendly and an excellent breakfast. Would return when we next visit Southend
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Stephen
Oct 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I always look forward to returning to Camelia. Jamie and his family and staff provide a wonderful environment and service.
I always look forward to returning to Camelia. Jamie and his family and staff provide a wonderful environment and service.
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Location
Seafront location with views over the estuary and convenient access to the pier, promenade and local venues such as Cliffs Pavilion. One reviewer noted the walk from Southend East station can feel long in hot weather.
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Andrew
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful staff who were very accommodating. We got a free upgrade and enjoyed the view of the sea. We got room service and were served generous portions. Breakfast was delicious! Absolutely would stay here again if I was in the area.
Wonderful staff who were very accommodating. We got a free upgrade and enjoyed the view of the sea. We got room service and were served generous portions. Breakfast was delicious! Absolutely would stay here again if I was in the area.
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Simon
May 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very tidy clean and modern rooms, staff were all very friendly. Great location
Very tidy clean and modern rooms, staff were all very friendly. Great location
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Chris
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Short but enjoyable stay, great single room, plenty of space. Bit of a walk from Southend East station in the hot weather but would stay again.
Short but enjoyable stay, great single room, plenty of space. Bit of a walk from Southend East station in the hot weather but would stay again.
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Sonia
Oct 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A short stay for a theatre visit with a friend. Camélia Hotel is perfectly located with lovely views of the estuary. I am intending to return in the spring with my husband
A short stay for a theatre visit with a friend. Camélia Hotel is perfectly located with lovely views of the estuary. I am intending to return in the spring with my husband
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Nigel
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved it was overlooking the sea. Staff helpful and attentive.
Loved it was overlooking the sea. Staff helpful and attentive.
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Stuart
Feb 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel with very friendly staff. The location was really nice.
Nice hotel with very friendly staff. The location was really nice.
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Savvas
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel with comfortable rooms.Sea front location and convenient for southend pier and attractions.There is a nice outdoor area to have a drink -decent bar.Good breakfast.
Good hotel with comfortable rooms.Sea front location and convenient for southend pier and attractions.There is a nice outdoor area to have a drink -decent bar.Good breakfast.
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Graham
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is nicely placed on the seafront, the rooms are excellent and the on-suit bathroom was very well appointed with nice clean crisp white towels. The hotel described free parking which it is just at the back of the hotel, unfortunately it is also a public car park so spaces are limited on warm sunny days, so we hade to drive and park elsewhere, it would have been better if the description had stated this as it was a major factor in choosing this hotel.
This hotel is nicely placed on the seafront, the rooms are excellent and the on-suit bathroom was very well appointed with nice clean crisp white towels. The hotel described free parking which it is just at the back of the hotel, unfortunately it is also a public car park so spaces are limited on warm sunny days, so we hade to drive and park elsewhere, it would have been better if the description had stated this as it was a major factor in choosing this hotel.
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Dionne
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked for two nights as we were attending a wedding. Lovely, good sized clean hotel room in the anex. Quite location on the sea front. Very good breakfast. Would have liked to have stayed for lunch as it looked very nice and had a good reputation. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Would stay again and consider their dinner, bed and breakfast package.
Booked for two nights as we were attending a wedding. Lovely, good sized clean hotel room in the anex. Quite location on the sea front. Very good breakfast. Would have liked to have stayed for lunch as it looked very nice and had a good reputation. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Would stay again and consider their dinner, bed and breakfast package.
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SUSAN
Jun 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A very warm welcome Friendly family atmosphere Lovely room with great views of the estuary Great decor all around and great facilities
A very warm welcome Friendly family atmosphere Lovely room with great views of the estuary Great decor all around and great facilities
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Dining
Food receives strong praise across breakfast, dinner and room service, with many enjoying quality and variety. A few reviews note inconsistent breakfast items, slow service, early last orders, or higher pricing for breakfast.
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Andrew
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful staff who were very accommodating. We got a free upgrade and enjoyed the view of the sea. We got room service and were served generous portions. Breakfast was delicious! Absolutely would stay here again if I was in the area.
Wonderful staff who were very accommodating. We got a free upgrade and enjoyed the view of the sea. We got room service and were served generous portions. Breakfast was delicious! Absolutely would stay here again if I was in the area.
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darren
May 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Smashing relaxed hotel. Easy parking outside and was a breeze to check in with lovely staff Room was lovely, comfortable with a great view. Dinner was amazing and the menu extensive. Staff again were great and speedy service. Some good beers on tap too Breakfast was amazing! I will definitely be back
Smashing relaxed hotel. Easy parking outside and was a breeze to check in with lovely staff Room was lovely, comfortable with a great view. Dinner was amazing and the menu extensive. Staff again were great and speedy service. Some good beers on tap too Breakfast was amazing! I will definitely be back
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keith
Apr 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room, friendly staff, good newly fitted bathroom. Food in the resturant good but service very slow. Waited 25 mins for chessboard after main course. Same at breakfast, food good but very slow service/delivery. Shame as it spoiled an otherwise good experience
Nice room, friendly staff, good newly fitted bathroom. Food in the resturant good but service very slow. Waited 25 mins for chessboard after main course. Same at breakfast, food good but very slow service/delivery. Shame as it spoiled an otherwise good experience
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Christine
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent hotel. Friendly, helpful staff. Clean, comfortable room with good selection of tea and coffee. Really good restaurant with great menu. Enjoyed sitting out on the decking with a glass of wine!
Excellent hotel. Friendly, helpful staff. Clean, comfortable room with good selection of tea and coffee. Really good restaurant with great menu. Enjoyed sitting out on the decking with a glass of wine!
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Alix
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely stay overall. Room was comfortable, functional, everything worked well, nice shower and it was quiet so I slept well. Staff were, as has been mentioned in many reviews, lovely and super friendly. Breakfast - continental was fab (particularly nice granola, yoghurt & toppings), coffee is good with lots of refills. Cooked breakfast - one day it was lovely (poached egg and avo on toast), the other day my scrambled eggs were like bullets (like trying to scoop up hard peas on your fork) with not much flavour, not so nice, but the smoked salmon was fresh and tasty. Parking behind the hotel was plentiful, free and well located. As an FYI for your packing purposes, they provide a shower gel in the shower (which doubles as a 2-in-1 to incl. shampoo) and a hand wash - so take your own shampoo, conditioner, body lotion etc. Not an issue at all, i just like to know what is already there and it's not listed obviously anywhere - I saw it on a video. Hairdryer is provided (and works well, it's a separate dryer - not one of those old on-wall attachments, so that's great.) For a single room there was plenty of space to put your stuff in drawers / hang up / surfaces etc. A little less so in the bathroom but still enough for one. Great overall.
Lovely stay overall. Room was comfortable, functional, everything worked well, nice shower and it was quiet so I slept well. Staff were, as has been mentioned in many reviews, lovely and super friendly. Breakfast - continental was fab (particularly nice granola, yoghurt & toppings), coffee is good with lots of refills. Cooked breakfast - one day it was lovely (poached egg and avo on toast), the other day my scrambled eggs were like bullets (like trying to scoop up hard peas on your fork) with not much flavour, not so nice, but the smoked salmon was fresh and tasty. Parking behind the hotel was plentiful, free and well located. As an FYI for your packing purposes, they provide a shower gel in the shower (which doubles as a 2-in-1 to incl. shampoo) and a hand wash - so take your own shampoo, conditioner, body lotion etc. Not an issue at all, i just like to know what is already there and it's not listed obviously anywhere - I saw it on a video. Hairdryer is provided (and works well, it's a separate dryer - not one of those old on-wall attachments, so that's great.) For a single room there was plenty of space to put your stuff in drawers / hang up / surfaces etc. A little less so in the bathroom but still enough for one. Great overall.
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Savvas
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel with comfortable rooms.Sea front location and convenient for southend pier and attractions.There is a nice outdoor area to have a drink -decent bar.Good breakfast.
Good hotel with comfortable rooms.Sea front location and convenient for southend pier and attractions.There is a nice outdoor area to have a drink -decent bar.Good breakfast.
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Peter
Dec 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Highly recommend the restaurant. Very nice food, I had a fantastic ribeye steak, although the full English breakfast was sparse. The room was basic with budget fixtures and fittings in the bathroom ( I’m a plumber) and the basin plus was broken making it difficult to wet shave. When I reported the basin issue I got the impression they already knew about it. The whole place is spotlessly clean and tidy. The staff are a credit to the business.
Highly recommend the restaurant. Very nice food, I had a fantastic ribeye steak, although the full English breakfast was sparse. The room was basic with budget fixtures and fittings in the bathroom ( I’m a plumber) and the basin plus was broken making it difficult to wet shave. When I reported the basin issue I got the impression they already knew about it. The whole place is spotlessly clean and tidy. The staff are a credit to the business.
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Kim
Apr 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel excellent. Service excellent. Food excellent and good value for money. A hotel I would definitely book into again
Hotel excellent. Service excellent. Food excellent and good value for money. A hotel I would definitely book into again
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Katie
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel room was lovely but £187 for one night (booked last minute and arriving at 5pm) and not incl breakfast was a bit much. It was just me and my partner and dinner finished earlier than 7pm, last orders at the bar were 8.30pm… Breakfast finished at 9.30am and there was a £14.95pp charge for it. Bit steep onto of the room rate.
The hotel room was lovely but £187 for one night (booked last minute and arriving at 5pm) and not incl breakfast was a bit much. It was just me and my partner and dinner finished earlier than 7pm, last orders at the bar were 8.30pm… Breakfast finished at 9.30am and there was a £14.95pp charge for it. Bit steep onto of the room rate.
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Emelyn
Jan 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room, clean and warm. Great food.
Great room, clean and warm. Great food.
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Tony
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
This is a neat hotel on the seafront with free limited public parking behind the property. The room rate for a Sat night in Aug was high considering no breakfast was included. I have stayed before but only because it is convenient to out friends who we visit annually. The hotel is quite small with modern decor. The dining area is tight and shares the bar. There is a nice conservatory type seating area in the front. The rooms and especially the beds are small but clean. The usage of plastic disposable cups in the bathroom is cheap and doesn't aspire to the price of the room but not a big thing. Overall, it is a nice hotel with friendly staff but over priced.
This is a neat hotel on the seafront with free limited public parking behind the property. The room rate for a Sat night in Aug was high considering no breakfast was included. I have stayed before but only because it is convenient to out friends who we visit annually. The hotel is quite small with modern decor. The dining area is tight and shares the bar. There is a nice conservatory type seating area in the front. The rooms and especially the beds are small but clean. The usage of plastic disposable cups in the bathroom is cheap and doesn't aspire to the price of the room but not a big thing. Overall, it is a nice hotel with friendly staff but over priced.
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Gorka
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good, nice location in Thorpe Esplanade
Very good, nice location in Thorpe Esplanade
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Dave
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel. Good amenities. Helpful staff.
Lovely hotel. Good amenities. Helpful staff.
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emma
Jul 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place good food and location
Nice place good food and location
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William
Jul 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately i have broken my knee the day before and asked to simply reschedule they said no so hotels .com asked them if i could change name instead ,they said yes so when i rang the hotel they then said no was very unsympathetic and cut the call short with no sympathy help or advice rude i spent £160 for nothing will never book here again and will steer people away as much as possible
Unfortunately i have broken my knee the day before and asked to simply reschedule they said no so hotels .com asked them if i could change name instead ,they said yes so when i rang the hotel they then said no was very unsympathetic and cut the call short with no sympathy help or advice rude i spent £160 for nothing will never book here again and will steer people away as much as possible
FAQs about Camelia Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Electric car charging stations are also provided.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request but cannot be guaranteed.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. The registration desk is also accessible, ensuring convenience for guests with mobility challenges.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located on the beach, just steps from Southchurch Park and a short walk from Thorpe Bay Beach. It is approximately 0.4 miles from Southend Beach and 1 mile from Adventure Island.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of GBP 10.00 per day, and rollaway beds can be requested for a fee of GBP 10.00 per night. Advance request is required for both.
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- 2026-09-18: 160.88602249908448USD
- 2026-09-19: 185.88742697143553USD
- 2026-09-20: 165.95943238067628USD
- 2026-09-21: 164.19784649658203USD
- 2026-09-22: 162.64239779663086USD
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- 2026-10-16: 162.39250231933593USD
- 2026-10-17: 187.3621293029785USD
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- 2026-10-22: 161.14462001037597USD
- 2026-10-23: 163.12021212768553USD
- 2026-10-24: 187.3621293029785USD
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- 2026-10-28: 158.17426666259766USD
- 2026-10-29: 158.17426666259766USD
- 2026-10-30: 162.39250231933593USD
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The front desk is open during the following times:
- Monday - Friday: 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.00 per day
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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